Plant Engineer

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Plant Engineer to lead engineering and maintenance strategy at our Ruston, LA facility. This is a high‑visibility leadership role where your impact will be measured by improved asset reliability, optimised capital investments, strengthened safety performance, and enhanced operational productivity.

• Lead plant maintenance and engineering strategy to improve reliability and operational uptime
• Drive year‑over‑year equipment performance improvement using root cause analysis and predictive maintenance
• Manage and execute capital projects (including $1M+ Cap Ex initiatives) ensuring ROI and alignment with plant goals
• Oversee maintenance budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
• Supervise and develop maintenance team (1 supervisor + 15 technicians)
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Plan and manage major shutdowns and plant downtime events
• Partner with operations to improve productivity, quality, and reduce waste
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, modernization)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 6+ years of manufacturing project engineering experience
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and plant equipment
• Experience managing capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects
• Budget management and cost control experience
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• SAP experience preferred (Plant Maintenance, Project Systems modules)
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally